Vanguard

Application Engineering Technical Lead - II

Vanguard
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2 days ago
Charlotte, NC, USAStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Lead application architecture, solution design, development, integration, deployment, and production support across the software development lifecycle.
  • Direct technology strategy and architectural decisions across platforms and teams.
  • Design, develop, and review reusable, testable, maintainable full-stack solutions and scalable backend integrations.
  • Resolve complex technical issues through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions.
  • Partner with stakeholders, product teams, architects, vendors, and engineering teams to define solution strategies and communicate technical recommendations.
  • Establish engineering standards, delivery practices, technical documentation, and implementation guidelines while mentoring technical contributors.
  • Improve software quality, testing automation, observability, development processes, and engineering tools.
  • Architect and manage integrations across APIs, databases, cloud services, and enterprise platforms.
  • Ensure solutions meet functional, performance, reliability, security, risk, and information security requirements.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in software development, including at least 5 years in a technical lead role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering, or a Master’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science.
  • Strong expertise in software architecture, system design, and full-stack development across multiple platforms.
  • Experience with cloud-based architectures and Node.js, TypeScript, ECS, Kubernetes, Kore.AI, Android, and iOS development.
  • Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, C, or JavaScript and related frameworks and tools.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model designed to provide flexibility while supporting in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.
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About Vanguard

10,000+ employees

Vanguard is an investment management company offering low-cost index and active mutual funds, ETFs, brokerage, retirement plans, and financial advice for individual, institutional, and advisor clients. Founded in 1975 by John C. Bogle and headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, it operates a client-owned structure in which its funds own the firm. Its business model centers on asset-based management and advisory fees.

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